What does 2 Samuel 20:24 mean?

2 Samuel 20:24 highlights themes such as administration, leadership, organization when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 20:24 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

2 Samuel 20:24 Meaning

And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

Context Explained

22Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.

23Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:

24And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

25And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

26And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

Key Themes

administrationleadershiporganization

Related Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:28
Both verses discuss roles within leadership and administration.

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Source: 2 Samuel 20:24